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Second-quarter fiscal year 2026
- Revenue of $1.83 billion for the second quarter ended April 30, 2026, representing growth of 10.0% reported and up 6.3% core(1) compared with the second quarter of 2025.
- GAAP operating margin of 21.7%; non-GAAP operating margin(2) of 26.4% expanded by 130 basis points year-over-year and 180 basis points sequentially.
- GAAP net income of $339 million; earnings per share (EPS) of $1.20, an increase of 60% from the second quarter of 2025.
- Non-GAAP net income(3) of $423 million; non-GAAP EPS(3) of $1.49, an increase of 14% from the second quarter of 2025.
Fiscal year 2026 improved outlook and third-quarter guidance
- Fiscal year 2026 revenue is now expected in the range of $7.39 billion to $7.49 billion, representing a range of up 6.3% to 7.8% reported and up 4.5% to 6.0% core,(1)(5) an increase of 30 basis points at the midpoint. Non-GAAP fiscal year 2026 operating margin expansion(2) at the midpoint of core revenue growth guidance is now expected to be 85 basis points, an increase of 10 basis points. Non-GAAP EPS(4) is now expected in the range of $6.00 to $6.10, an increase of 8 cents at the midpoint.
- Fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue is expected in the range of $1.83 billion to $1.85 billion, growth of 5.0% to 6.5% reported and up 4.4% to 5.9% core(1)(5). Non-GAAP EPS(4) is expected in the range of $1.48 to $1.50 per share.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today reported revenue of $1.83 billion for the second quarter ended April 30, 2026, representing growth of 10.0% reported and up 6.3% core(1) compared with the second quarter of 2025.
Second-quarter GAAP net income was $339 million, or $1.20 per share. This compares with $215 million, or $0.75 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income(3)was $423 million, or $1.49 per share, during the quarter, compared with $373 million, or $1.31 per share, during the year-ago quarter.
“It was an excellent second quarter for Agilent, with broad-based strength across key end markets, exceptional operational execution and strong margin performance,” said Padraig McDonnell, president and CEO of Agilent Technologies. “The continued momentum we are seeing across the business reflects the strength of our customer-focused strategy, healthy underlying demand, and the increasing impact of the Ignite Operating System across the organization, supported by the resilience of our diversified portfolio. Innovation remains a key driver of our long-term growth. The introduction of solutions such as our new 9500 ICP-MS platform demonstrates our ability to anticipate evolving customer needs and translate those insights into differentiated technologies that improve laboratory productivity and performance. Combined with the continued progress of Ignite, replacement-cycle momentum, and a strong innovation pipeline, we remain well positioned to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”
Financial Highlights
Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets Group
The Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets Group (LDG) reported second-quarter revenue of $732 million, growth of 12% reported and 9% core(1) year-over-year. LDG’s operating margin for the quarter was 22.0%.
Agilent CrossLab Group
The Agilent CrossLab Group (ACG) reported second-quarter revenue of $759 million, growth of 6% reported and 2% core(1) year-over-year. ACG’s operating margin for the quarter was 32.0%.
Applied Markets Group
The Applied Markets Group (AMG) reported second-quarter revenue of $344 million, growth of 14% reported and 11% core(1) year-over-year. AMG’s operating margin for the quarter was 23.3%.
Conference Call
Agilent’s management will present additional details regarding the company’s second-quarter 2026 financial results on a conference call with investors today at 1:30 p.m. PT. This event will be broadcast live online in listen-only mode. To listen to the webcast, select the “Q2 2026 Agilent Technologies, Inc. Earnings Conference Call” link on the Agilent Investor Relations website. The replay of the call will remain on the company site for 90 days